Which of the following statements correctly explains why bromination reactions a
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Question
Which of the following statements correctly explains why bromination reactions are more selective than chlorination reactions:
a) bromine radical is less stable than chlorine radical, so it is more reactive and less choosy
b) bromine radical is more stable than chlorine radical, so it is more reactive and less choosy
c) bromine radical is more stable than chlorine radical, so it is less reactive and more choosy
d) bromine radical is less stable than chlorine radical, so it is less reactive and more choosy
e) relative radical stability is 3
Explanation / Answer
ANS C
bromine radical is more stable than chlorine radical, so it is less reactive and more choosy